You’ll benefit from: • Studying locally • A small and friendly campus • Low fees • Access to specialist facilities including our excellent sport and outdoor facility • Industry experienced teaching professionals • A supportive and caring learning environment • An all-round fantastic student experience You will also receive careers guidance and skills workshops delivered by specialist tutors, public service sector guest speakers and employers with real life experiences in the industry
You will study 120 credits from the following units:Organisational Structures and Culture Mental Health and WellbeingEquality, Diversity and Fair TreatmentPublic Services in Contemporary Society (Pearson-set assignment)Law and Legal SystemsCrime Reduction and Community SafetyPsychology of BehaviourCrime and Substance Misuse
• BTEC Level 3 qualification in Public Services or equivalent• GCSE grades at A* to C (or equivalent) and/or 9 to 4 (or equivalent) in Maths and English
You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Apply Now button at the top of the page.
HND in Public Services
*Students should always check the entry requirements for degree programmes at specific Higher Education providers.
Learners will be able to enter or progress in employment in public services, or progress to higher education qualifications such as an Honours degree in Criminology, Policing, Applied Social Sciences, Public Services Management or a related area
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